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Lawyer, Media personality, staunch BATist and Public Affairs Analyst

[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre @PBATMediaCentre]

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT @officialABAT TO NNPCL BOARD: NON-PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately get to work, warning that non-performance will not be tolerated.

Inaugurating the Board of the @nnpclimited at the State House, on Monday, President Tinubu also warned that conducts suggesting a sense of entitlement will not be tolerated, and that the Board could be dissolved without prior notice to members over non-performance. 

“The challenge is corporate governance. Yes, we will improve the security situation. We are working very hard. Sincerely, the Chief Executive Office, Kyari, is doing very well, and doing all that I know.

“But you could be suddenly dissolved if there is no sustained excellence in performance. It is my honour to inaugurate this Board, which has people of great integrity. I am honoured that we are doing this. I recognize all of you,’’ he said. 

President Tinubu said corporate social responsibility for the Niger Delta must be taken seriously, considering the devastating effects of oil exploration and exploitation on the environment.

“Niger Delta must be seen as the goose that lays the golden egg, and we must treat that region with the deserved respect and care. It is not asking for too much to ensure quality and constant water supply, schools, medical facilities, and roads. 

“It is not about us. It is about the well-being of the entire country and the lifeblood of the nation. We should care more about the environment. We will do more for security to minimize stealing and vandalization,’’ he stated.

The President directed that more attention should be given to gas as Nigeria transitions to cleaner energy, adding: “We need to show that we are committed to the welfare of our country."

“Take a look at the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), and know what the pitfalls are. The Cabinet members and Board should decide what we can do differently for production increase, profitability, and governance. It is in your hands. I will work with you,’’ he said. 

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Board, Chief Pius Akinyelure, commended the President for the removal of petrol subsidy, noting that the nation would have drowned in debt, but for his decisiveness.

“Our focus is to increase production. We must address the problem of stealing and pipeline vandalization in the Niger Delta. We are aware of the efforts in the past, but we will do more,’’ he said.

Chief @AjuriNgelale

Special Adviser to the President 

(Media & Publicity) 

December 18, 2023

[The Dayo Israel™ @dayoisrael]

Congratulations my people @RinsolaAbiola, Ashefon, Ayo, Mohammed Abba IsA! Big big wins for the youth. Make us proud as you always do. Super excited. 👏👏👏 thank you @officialABAT

[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre @PBATMediaCentre]

The Presidential Delivery Unit promises to ensure performance measurement in Nigeria’s public sector;

- Understanding the roles of @hadizabalausman-led Delivery Unit.

#TrackThePolicy

[Femi Ote$ @realFemiOtedola]

Today, I was inaugurated as the Chancellor of Augustine University. I strongly believe in transforming establishments that I am associated with. I gave a gift of One Million to each of the Seven Hundred and Fifty Students. I hope this donation of Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira assists the plight of the parents of our students in this difficult time… F.Ote$

[Jubril A. Gawat @Mr_JAGs]

Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu @SenRemiTinubu, CON and Wife of Former Head of State, Mrs Ajoke Muritala Mohammed at the opening of the 3 Day protocol and security seminar organized by the office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday 25th October 2023.

#RenewedHopeInitiative

[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre @PBATMediaCentre]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves N35,000 wage increment for all Federal Government's civil servants for six months amongst other commitments to Labour unions which has resulted in the strike being called off.

#RenewedHope

[Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON @SenRemiTinubu]

Earlier on Tuesday, I was received at the United Nations in New York by the Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed. We once again discussed extensively on various issues affecting Nigerian women and children, including health, economic empowerment and agricultural development.

[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre @PBATMediaCentre]

The National Talent Export Program (NATEP) initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is another masterstroke aimed at fully tapping into the over $620b industry.

This will improve our foreign exchange earnings and revenue and create over 1 million jobs in the next few years.

Here are the 4 main objectives of NATEP

#RenewedHope
#TrackThePolicy

[Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun]

Ardent followers of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promises know that all of his policies will be targeted towards job creation and youths empowerment.

In order to tap into the $620 billion global talent sourcing market, his administration, through the office of the Honorable Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment has launched an initiative called NATIONAL TALENT EXPORT PROGRAM(NATEP)

This is expected to create about 1 million jobs in the next few years.

Joy is coming.
#TrackThePolicy
#RenewedHope

[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre @PBATMediaCentre]

The proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be one of Africa’s largest infrastructural projects ever and a game-changing one for the Nigerian economy when completed.

Here’s everything you need to know about the project 👇

[Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun]

Meet Jamila Ibrahim, the newly nominated Minister of Youth.

Jamila holds a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Ilorin. She is a member of Nigerian Medical Association, a member of Nigerian Medical and Dental Council.

She was the Deputy Director Protocol Committee of the Kwara APC Gubernatorial Elections, a member of APC Youth Stakeholders Forum, and the President of Progressive Young Women's Forum.

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF 18 AIDES IN VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to actualize the agenda of the Federal Government across the different sectors of the economy.

The team comprising 6 Special Advisers and 12 Senior Special Assistants will work in the office of the Vice President, supporting the "Renewed Hope" agenda of the Tinubu administration.

The appointments in the Vice President’s office includes; Rukaiya El-Rufai, Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on NEC & Climate Change; Tope Kolade Fasua as Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Economic Matters; Aliyu Modibbo Umar, Special Adviser (SAD), General Duties; Hakeem Baba Ahmed, Special Adviser (SAD) on Political Matters, and Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on PEBEC & Investment.

Others include, Sadiq Wanka, Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Power Infrastructure; Usman Mohammed, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration & Office Coordination; Kingsley Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications; Ishaq Ahmed Ningi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media & Emergency Management; Peju Adebajo, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Investment & Privatisation; Mohammed Bulama, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political/Special Duties; Kingsley Uzoma, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Agricbusiness & Productivity Enhancement; Gimba Kakanda, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Research & Analytics, and Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Job Creation & MSMEs.

Nasir Yammama, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Innovation; Zainab Yunusa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on NEC; Mariam Temitope, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Regional Development Programmes, and Bashir Maidugu, Deputy State House Counsel (Senior Special Assistant to the President), completes the list of appointments in the Vice President’s office.

Olusola Abiola
Director Information
Office of the Vice President

[Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun]

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU ADVANCES STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES WITH SOUTH AFRICA; SEEKS REFORM OF BRETTON WOODS INSTITUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC RESILIENCE OF DEVELOPING DEMOCRACIES

President Bola Tinubu has on Monday advanced his economic development diplomatic drive for investment attraction as he engaged extensively in a bilateral discussion with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in New York City, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.

President Tinubu asserted that Africa must have a consensus view that the hundreds of billions of dollars spent through International Development Finance Institutions over the years must meet the specific needs of developing democracies in Africa, even if it is done with exclusive regard for their own enlightened self-interest.

"During the end of the Second World War, the Marshall Plan was established for the reconstruction and economic restoration of European nations through Bretton Woods institutions. Where has this presence been for Africa? We have to be careful not to replace the broken shackle of yesterday with a new set of shackles. You can not have a stable democracy in the presence of a poverty of knowledge and a starvation of people. Democracy without food on the table is a breeding ground for what will consume us if care is not taken. We must join hands and agree that International Finance Institutions require reform as Africa is not to be a ground for economic scavenging any longer, but it is a place with gifted people that is ready for investment and cooperation.

"We have all the human and natural resources required between our nations. We can collaborate in a mutually beneficial way that enriches our populations. South African mining industries have a role to play in the Nigerian solid minerals development sector. Your business community has done well in Nigerian Telecommunications. We have great mineral wealth across our land, and you have good expertise in this area. We expect to deliver jobs and mutually beneficial results in this area as brother and sister countries," the President affirmed.

Referencing President Tinubu's quick implementation of what he called "brave" economic reforms, the South African President agreed that the two countries have much more wealth to create together in close and intentional partnership, with each nation leveraging on each other's respective strengths.

"We are two major economies on our continent, and it is important that we deepen economic ties, particularly in light of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. We are very keen on the deepening of our economic relations," the South African President said.

The South African President emphasized that history has proven that Nigeria and South Africa can move the world on matters of mutual concern when the two nations operate on the same wavelength.

"We would love to see Nigeria and South Africa working closely together on a number of issues because whenever we join hands, we have made an impact globally through those joint positions. Together, we can move the global south forward. We are a continent that has been plundered. And wealthy nations made so much of it from us, and we must seek out partners who will help us to advance our own interests," the South African President emphasized.

Recognizing President Tinubu's effective stewardship as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State, the South African leader said that Southern Africa needed to emulate the solidarity being demonstrated in West Africa, following the Niger Crisis.

"We believe that we have a lot to learn from ECOWAS and its unity in reaching consensus positions on sub-regional matters. This is something we seek to emulate in the Southern African sub-region in view of events in Mozambique and other areas," President Ramaphosa said...

[Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) @fkeyamo]

Earlier today, in Larvik, near Oslo in Norway, I conducted an inspection visit to the company called Jotron that specialises is design, development and manufacturing of communications and safety equipments for the aviation industry. The purpose of this visit was to personally assess and officially accept the communication equipments purchased by the Federal Government for twelve of our control towers in Nigeria. These control towers are the ones located in Akure, Benin, Calabar, Enugu, Ibadan, Ilorin, Jos, Kaduna, Minna, Owerri, Sokoto, and Yola. Joining me on this visit were the MD of one of our agencies (NAMA) Engr. T. Odunowo, Engr. Farouk A. Umar, the Director of Safety Electronics and Engineering Services and other technical experts from NAMA.

[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre @PBATMediaCentre]

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES NEW MINISTERS FOR FEDERAL MINISTRY OF YOUTH

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The President has further approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and most recently served as the President of the Progressive Young Women Forum (PYWF). She has also served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mr. Ayodele Olawande is a community development expert and youth leader in the governing All Progressives' Congress (APC). He most recently served in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Innovation from 2019 to 2023.

President Tinubu charges the above-mentioned nominees to ensure that they consistently reflect the dynamism, innovative zeal, and unyielding productivity that are synonymous with the young people of Nigeria as they discharge their duties.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

September 17, 2023

[Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) @fkeyamo]

Airline operators commend Keyamo over suspension of Nigeria Air https://t.co/MaoxRAd707

[Ajuri Ngelale @AjuriNgelale]

🚨 PROGRAMME ALERT 🚨

Official Spokesperson of the President, Ajuri Ngelale, will appear live on "Sunrise Daily" @ 7:15am on Monday morning on Channels Television.

[Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun]

"We can not have the country we desire without the reforms we have initiated. It is painful at the beginning, in the short and medium term, but we must do what we have to do to take this nation to its great destiny. It is not about you and it is not about me. It is about our generations yet unborn, for whom we bequeath a great and prosperous country."
_ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at NBA Conference
@officialABAT

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

NEWS FLASH

COST OF GOVERNANCE: PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS NON-INCLUSION OF FGN OFFICIALS WITH NO DIRECT UNGA PARTICIPATION FROM TRAVELING IN NIGERIA'S DELEGATION

As part of a broader effort to reduce the cost of governance in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the processing of visas for all government officials seeking to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly without proof of direct participation in UNGA's official schedule of activities.